American Memory Project- This site is sponsored by the Library of Congress, and includes written and spoken word which highlights the American experience.
American Rhetoric-A site containing more than five thousand speeches in both full text (to read for meaning) and audio (to hear for inflection).
Digital History//-// Hyperhistorian Steven Mintz’s site contains great information including famous speeches (you can find them by scrolling down to the History Reference Room and clicking on “Speeches”).
Famous Speeches by Women-Speeches from women such as Queen Elizabeth I to Maya Angelou are highlighted on this website.
The History Place-Users can view the contents of many famous speeches on this site.
Inaugural Addresses-Bartleby has the text of speeches from George Washington to George Bush on this site.
The Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.-Stanford University Hosts this site which contains eleven speeches from 1955 to 1968. Select “King’s speeches and sermons”.
Thirty Five Great Speeches in History-This site has 35 of the greatest speeches throughout history. Full text of each speech is available at the end of each brief overview.
Additional Information:
Life Photo Archive- Millions of photos from the 1750’s to today can be used to illustrate reports and presentations.
Rhetorical Devices-This listing of rhetorical devices will assist the user in understanding their use in speeches. Site created by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania professor James Tomlinson.
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Last Updated February 2011
Scope: Guide to materials available in the PHS library, and through previewed free websites.
Print Resources: Use the Library Catalog to locate print resources in the PHS Library.
Online Databases: See library staff for passwords.
Facts on File American History Online- Contains primary source, full-text speeches.
Free Websites:
American Memory Project- This site is sponsored by the Library of Congress, and includes written and spoken word which highlights the American experience.
American Rhetoric- A site containing more than five thousand speeches in both full text (to read for meaning) and audio (to hear for inflection).
Digital History//-// Hyperhistorian Steven Mintz’s site contains great information including famous speeches (you can find them by scrolling down to the History Reference Room and clicking on “Speeches”).
Famous Speeches by Women- Speeches from women such as Queen Elizabeth I to Maya Angelou are highlighted on this website.
The History Place- Users can view the contents of many famous speeches on this site.
Inaugural Addresses- Bartleby has the text of speeches from George Washington to George Bush on this site.
The Speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.- Stanford University Hosts this site which contains eleven speeches from 1955 to 1968. Select “King’s speeches and sermons”.
Thirty Five Great Speeches in History- This site has 35 of the greatest speeches throughout history. Full text of each speech is available at the end of each brief overview.
Additional Information:
Life Photo Archive- Millions of photos from the 1750’s to today can be used to illustrate reports and presentations.
Rhetorical Devices- This listing of rhetorical devices will assist the user in understanding their use in speeches. Site created by Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania professor James Tomlinson.
Prepared by Beth Kois